An outdoor terrace will also include a fire pit and a wood-fired oven with a retractable heated canopy

He continued: “Our yacht-inspired design will sit beautifully in Ocean Village Marina and we want it to reflect Southampton’s thriving marine culture that makes it one of the most desirable marina locations in the UK.

“We are very confident that the hotel and its facilities will prove a fabulous addition to Southampton, boosting tourism and becoming a destination of choice for city-dwellers and visitors alike.”

The boat-shaped hotel has 85 rooms, while the restaurant is headed up by top chef Alex Aitken

And Nicolas Roach, executive chairman of the Nicolas James Group, the parent company of Harbour Hotels, added: “We believe our hotel, which will open as a five-star, will provide a boost for Southampton’s economy.

“People want quality and they are willing to pay for that.”

Rooms at the hotel start from £175 per night, with suites setting guests back £375.

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